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4 What Type of Leader Are You?

strating qualities such as follow-through, timeliness, and attention
to detail. When others do not display these same characteristics,
Ones often feel resentful and think, Why do I work so hard, when
others seem to get away with a less than stellar performance?
Resentment can build up in Ones, and they tend to express it
through flares of anger that often take others by surprise. Most
Ones need to feel righteous or justified in their outrage in order
to express the deep-seated anger that frequently lies below the sur-
face.

JUDGMENT AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT Ones have a highly active
inner critic that can be relentless, telling them what they have done
wrong, what they should have said, and how they ought to have
behaved. The self-recriminating inner voice, which is usually “on”
85 percent or more of the time, has a purpose: to keep Ones from
making mistakes. This internal judge also assesses what has gone
well and what can be done for self-improvement.
Ones also tend to be judgmental of others, expressing this
through explicit verbal criticism and body language. Even Ones
who do not appear to be critical may, in fact, simply be keeping
their thoughts to themselves. For example, when a One was asked
why she did not seem to be overtly critical of others, she
responded, “Oh, but you should hear what’s going on inside my
head!” The One’s judgment of others may also be positive—for
example, Ones can be thrilled when they observe excellence in
someone’s thinking process, behavior, or work product.

Ones: Leadership Paradigm and Related
Characteristics

PARADIGM: A leader’s job is to set clear goals and inspire others to
achieve the highest quality.
Place a check next to the leadership characteristics that describe
you well.